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Rosamund Pike joins 'Wrath Of The Titans

Rosamund Pike will star in Warner Bros' sequel to Clash Of The Titans.

According to Deadline, the Barney's Version actress is nearing a deal to play the part of Andromeda in the follow-up, titled Wrath Of The Titans.

Alexa Davalos appeared in the role in last year's mythological epic but is unavailable for the sequel.

Sam Worthington will return as Perseus in Wrath, to be directed by Jonathan Liebesman (Battle: Los Angeles).

Pike's involvement in the movie will reportedly rule her out of starring opposite Henry Cavill in Zack Snyder's Superman revamp.

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Selena Gomez lands '13 Reasons Why' role

Selena Gomez will star in Universal's big screen adaptation of Jay Asher's novel 13 Reasons Why, reports Deadline.

The story centres around seven cassette tapes made by high-schooler Hanna Baker (Gomez) prior to her suicide. Hanna sends the recordings to a classmate who had a crush on her with instructions to pass them on to the 13 people who played a part in her death.

Jennifer O'Kieffe has been hired to pen the script for producers Eric Newman, Marc Abraham and Mandy Teefey.

Gomez plays Alex Russo in the Disney TV series Wizards Of Waverly Place and has a role in upcoming comedy Monte Carlo opposite Leighton Meester and Cory Monteith.

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Justin Bieber Thanks Will Smith for Guiding His Movie Career

Justin Bieber has credited Will Smith with guiding his movie career, revealing the "Men in Black" star is helping him find his next big screen project. The Canadian sensation's tour documentary "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" hits theaters this month, but the "Baby" hitmaker admits he's ready to show off his acting skills in a feature film.

And the 16 year old has found a mentor in Smith. Bieber tells Access Hollywood, "The Smith family's been really amazing to me and really supportive in everything I'm doing. Their family's just really nice and really good people."

"He's definitely looking at different scripts for me and trying to develop stuff... I would definitely love to get more into acting and explore that area. I just want to be an all around entertainer and... be the ultimate entertainer, whether that's singing, acting, dancing or performing."

Recent reports suggested Bieber had already signed a movie deal with Smith's production company Overbrook, but the singer insists there are no official plans in the works, adding: "No, not at the moment. We're just kind of looking at stuff."

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I wont go and see this Bieber movie documentary but based on that 1 CSI episode I think he has a chance of becoming a decent actor, not a world wide sensation like Will Smith but still a decent actor.

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Emma Watson signs for 'Wallflower

Emma Watson has signed on to star in The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

The film will also feature Logan Lerman and will be written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, who will adapt from his own 1999 novel of the same name, Variety reports.

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower centres on Charlie (Lerman), a 15-year-old outsider struggling through life and dealing with his first love (Watson).

The film has been acquired by Summit Entertainment and is being produced by Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith via Mr Mudd. It will be executive produced by John Malkovich.

Shooting on the project is expected to begin this summer.

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Shane Black to direct 'Iron Man 3'?

Lethal Weapon creator Shane Black is in talks with Marvel Studios to direct Iron Man 3.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Black has pitched his idea to the studio for the latest superhero sequel and is in contention with several other filmmakers for the director's chair. Black is expected to also pen the script for the third instalment if he lands the directing job.

Black previously helmed 2005 noir Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, starring Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr. He established himself in Hollywood with scripts for action films Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout and The Long Kiss Goodnight.

Jon Favreau, who directed Iron Man and its 2010 sequel, has departed the franchise to make Magic Kingdom.

Disney plans to release Iron Man 3 on May 3, 2013.

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Jason Statham Circling ‘Echelon’ Thriller

EXCLUSIVE: Eric Bana was previously attached but now I've learned that action star Jason Statham is interested but hasn't signed yet. Hyde Park International will start selling the pic in Berlin. Echelon is based on the novel Firewall, the 3rd book in pseudonymous author Andy McNab's 13-book series. It will be the first movie financed through the $250 million Hyde Park/Imagenation Abu Dhabi deal to develop, produce and distribute up to 20 movies over 7 years. Simon Crane, stunt coordinator on The Tourist and Salt, will make his feature directing debut on this adaptation of the action thriller novel by bestselling novelist Andy McNab. Ashok Amritraj of Hyde Park Entertainment is producing alongside veteran casting agent Bonnie Timmermann (Public Enemies) and Steve Chasman, who’s worked with Statham ever since Transporter (2002). Statham would play Nick Stone, an SAS soldier who finds himself caught between the Russian Mafia and western secret agents trying to get their hands on the Echelon computer program. McNab is an ex-SAS soldier who wrote the bestselling non-fiction account Bravo Two Zero of going behind enemy lines in the first Iraq war. Then the author branched out into thrillers featuring his Nick Stone character and a series of Young Adult books.

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This would be the perfect role for him in my opinion

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Zack Snyder promises "physical" 'Superman'

ack Snyder has revealed details about his upcoming Superman movie.

Speaking to SFX, the Sucker Punch director claimed that producer Christopher Nolan and screenwriter David Goyer have come up with a modern approach to the DC Comics character.

"My feeling about Superman is that I've been a fan of the character for a long time. But the question for me was always, 'What can you do with Superman in a modern world?'" he said.

"And I think the amazing thing that Chris and David have created, that I'm working on now, and the reason why I was like, 'Yeah, I'll do that,' was that they found that in him. They found the why in him. That’s the exciting part for me."

He continued: "I can't really talk about [the story] without being kind of specific. But I can say I think Superman needs to be physical."

Superman, starring Henry Cavill in the title role, will open in December 2012.

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Willow Smith wants Brad Pitt for 'Annie'

Willow Smith has reportedly said that she wants Brad Pitt to play Daddy Warbucks in the Annie remake.

Smith is starring in the forthcoming film project from Sony Pictures, produced by her father Will and rapper Jay-Z.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, the 'Whip My Hair' singer said that she would like Pitt to portray Warbucks, Annie's adopted father.

When asked for more details about the movie, Willow replied: "We’re just going to have to wait for that! You’re just going to have to wait."

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Freeman jokes about 2015 'Hobbit' start date

Martin Freeman has played down suggestions that the upcoming Hobbit movie is "cursed".

Filming on the two-part adaptation has been postponed due to arguments over distribution rights, overpriced budgets, actors' union complaints and director Peter Jackson's recent stomach surgery.

However, Freeman, who will play Bilbo Baggins in the Warner Bros picture, rejected the notion that the project has been hit by a curse.

"There are some bits of bad luck associated with it," he said at a press conference. "We're all very optimistic about it."

He went on to joke: "We're ready to go - just as soon as 2015 comes around."

Freeman also revealed that he has been carefully studying the performance of Ian Holm in Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy to see how he matches up to Holm's portrayal of Bilbo.

"Without trying to blow my own trumpet nor with too much false modesty, I think I'm quite a good match for him," Freeman insisted.

The Hobbit is currently scheduled for release in December 2012 and December 2013.

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Schwarzenegger confirms acting return

Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that he intends to return to acting.

The former California governor revealed on his Twitter page that he has instructed his representatives at the Creative Artists Agency to find him a big screen comeback role.

"Exciting news. My friends at CAA have been asking me for 7 years when they can take offers seriously. Gave them the green light today," he wrote.

Schwarzenegger stepped away from acting in 2003 after becoming Governor of California. His last major role was in Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines, although he made cameo appearances in Around The World In 80 Days, Welcome To The Jungle and The Expendables.

The 63-year-old has recently been linked to a movie titled With Wings As Eagles, about an ageing German soldier who disobeys an order to kill children during World War II.

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Bay 'doesn't want Transformers 3 to suck

Michael Bay has insisted that he has strived to make Transformers: Dark Of The Moon a better movie than its predecessor.

Speaking to MTV, the director again claimed that the Writers Guild of America strikes meant that he struggled to find a good story for 2009's Revenge Of The Fallen.

"I think it takes awhile to get it right. I think we did not want the third one to suck," Bay said. "The second one, we had a tough go because we had a writers' strike. It was a very, very tough thing to make a movie under those circumstances. It affected a lot of Hollywood at that time."

Discussing his approach for the upcoming third Transformers movie, Bay compared the robot blockbuster to Ridley Scott's war film Black Hawk Down.

"We have a better story. It's epic and it happens in a city," he commented. "It's more accessible because you recognise stuff - it's not in a desert. It's kind of like 'Black Hawk Down' with our small group of heroes in a city."

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon, starring Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, opens in cinemas on July 1.

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Captain America' sequel gets writers

Rumours that Marvel Studios has hired writers for a sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger have surfaced.

According to Latino Review, Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus - who scripted the original - have agreed to return for a proposed follow-up.

Marvel is yet to confirm plans for a sequel to the summer release, though actor Chris Evans will reprise his role as Steve Rogers for The Avengers in 2012.

It was previously reported that Fred Van Lente is writing an eight-issue digital prequel to the movie. The first issue is available as a free download from Marvel's download platforms.

Captain America: The First Avenger debuts in theatres on July 22.

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Depp enjoyed Cruz team-up on 'Pirates

Johnny Depp has revealed that he enjoyed working with Penelope Cruz in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

The 47-year-old explained that he was happy for Cruz to be joining the cast as the character of Angelica because of how well she can act.

He told DS: "She's a serious force to be reckoned with, Penelope. We did a film together years ago called Blow - I could've said we did Blow together years ago. That really would’ve made [the headline].

"So we did this film Blow together and she's wonderful, really a treat. She's a heavy hitter, you can throw all kinds of things up into the atmosphere and she'll snatch up something and throw a curve ball back at you.

"She's very stimulating, she's someone I adore, one of my best friends. It's been great having her.”

Depp, who plays Jack Sparrow in the series of films, also discussed his approach to playing the character for a fourth time.

He added: "I mean I honestly think this whole thing about characters and character arcs and 'finding themselves' and this and that, I honestly think old Captain Jack found himself a long time ago. I don't think there's any more room to - he can't go any further, I think he's hit a wall as it were."

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is due out later this year.

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Noam Murro To Direct 'Die Hard 5

Die Hard 5 is moving toward the start gate at 20th Century Fox. I’m told the studio will set Noam Murro to direct the film that has been scripted by Skip Woods.  They will continue to develop the script. While Murro directed the Sarah Jessica Parker-starrer Smart People for Miramax. Murro really impressed Fox brass with his most recent campaign for the Halo video game. He’s a five time DGA  nominated commercials director, won two Golden Lions at Cannes and is taking a big leap up to one of Fox’s most important projects. The studio still has to make a deal with Bruce Willis, but he has publicly expressed excitement about reprising his signature John McClane role. Willis showed he had plenty left in the tank with Live Free Or Die Hard, the Len Wiseman-directed 2007 sequel that grossed $383.5 million worldwide.

As Deadline first revealed on November 11, Willis and Rebecca Hall will team on Lay the Favorite, the Stephen Frears-directed adaptation of the Beth Raymer memoir that was adapted by DV De Vincentis. Murro is repped by CAA and Management 360.

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Tom Cruise 'close to Rock Of Ages deal

Tom Cruise is reportedly close to signing a deal to star in the upcoming film version of Rock Of Ages.

According to Gossip Cop, the Mission Impossible star is currently in final negotiations for the role of rock star Stacee Jaxx.

Hairspray director Adam Shankman is attached to helm the project, being financed by both Warner Bros and New Line Cinema.

Other stars rumoured to be in talks for the film include Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige.

The musical is a comedy based around the glam rock music of the eighties, including the tracks 'The Final Countdown' by Europe and 'Don't Stop Believin' by Journey.

Rock Of Ages is believed to be scheduled for release later this year.

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Fassbender explains 'Prometheus' links

Michael Fassbender has confirmed that Ridley Scott's upcoming science fiction film Prometheus will definitely be connected to the Alien franchise.

The film started out as a prequel to Scott's original Alien movie, until continued work between Scott and Lost writer Damon Lindelof led to the project evolving into Prometheus.

"Oh absolutely. There's a definite connecting vein," Fassbender told MTV News, when asked whether the film was still linked to the Alien universe. "You realise you're part of something else, but it's definitely in keeping with the old ones.

"It's new, yet it's in keeping with the old traditions as well. But there's a whole new revelation within this film."

The X-Men: First Class actor claimed that Prometheus is similar in tone to the original Alien in terms of being more of a thriller, as opposed to the film's three sequels, which focused more on action.

Prometheus, which also stars Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron, is due for release in cinemas on June 8, 2012.

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Efron replaces LaBeouf in new project

Zac Efron is confirmed to be attached to a new action comedy project from writer Matt Drake.

Producer Albert Berger confirmed via The Playlist that Efron will replace the previously-rumoured Shia LaBeouf as the male lead in The Necessary Death Of Charlie Countryman.

The film, claimed to be similar in tone to Pulp Fiction, follows the character of Charlie who meets and falls in love with the girlfriend of a dangerous mob boss, and suffers numerous beatings as a result.

The project is currently without a director, but producers are hoping to being filming later this year

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Paul Walker signs for Fred Durst film

Paul Walker will reportedly star in a new action thriller helmed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst.

According to reports, the Fast Five actor will play the lead role in Pawn Shop Chronicles, which will be both directed and produced by Durst.

"This is a hillbilly Pulp Fiction," co-producer Jordan Schur told The Hollywood Reporter of the film's script. "[It's] fast-moving and action-packed. It's also very funny.

"It's got all these elements to really pack a punch," he added.

The film, written by Adam Minarovich, follows a series of interconnected stories revolving around a missing wedding ring.

Pawn Shop Chronicles is due to begin filming this spring.

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Theron 'in final talks for Prometheus

Charlize Theron is reportedly in final negotiations to star in Ridley Scott's science fiction epic Prometheus.

Theron has long been rumoured for the project, and according to Yahoo News, is now close to signing a deal to star opposite the already-announced Noomi Rapace.

Prometheus originally started as an Alien prequel, but Scott announced last year that the project had evolved into its own concept.

Earlier today, Michael Fassbender confirmed that Prometheus will still have strong ties to the rest of the Alien films.

Details regarding the roles that Theron and Rapace will play have yet to be released.

Prometheus is currently scheduled for release on June 8, 2012.

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Worthington: 'Titans sequel was a surprise

Sam Worthington has confessed his surprise that the critically-panned Clash Of The Titans remake was awarded a sequel.

The Avatar actor stated that he is looking forward to reprising the role of demigod Perseus for Wrath Of The Titans, as he believes that the unexpected follow-up will be improved for breaking away from the 1981 original.

He told Contactmusic: "The thing is the first film we got criticised a lot for, but now the good thing about the sequel is that we are not beholden to an original story and we can learn from the mistakes of the first and hopefully improve on it."

He added: "I mean there is a surprise that we are making a sequel because of the critical drubbing."

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